2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 35 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Defender | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
