2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 968 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |