2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1964 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1964 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1538 kg more than 1964 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1964 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | Defender | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
