2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Maserati 8CLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1908 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Defender | 8CLT |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |