2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley Kestrel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley Kestrel would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1401 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Riley Kestrel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Land Rover | Riley |
Model | Defender | Kestrel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 25 L |