2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 317 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Defender | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 38 L |
