2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Steyr G-series
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Steyr G-series. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Steyr G-series would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Steyr G-series (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Steyr G-series 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 406 kg more than 1993 Steyr G-series.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Steyr G-series. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Steyr G-series.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Steyr G-series | |
Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
Model | Defender | G-series |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |