2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Saab Sonett III
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Saab Sonett III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Saab Sonett III would be higher. At 2,497 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 56 more horse power than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Saab Sonett III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1970 Saab Sonett III. 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 1970 Saab Sonett III. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Saab Sonett III. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Saab Sonett III.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Saab Sonett III | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Defender | Sonett III |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
