2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Plymouth Horizon 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) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. 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 1977 Plymouth Horizon. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Defender | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
