2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 657 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | 88 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2240 mm |
