2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Colt 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 8 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1483 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Colt. 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 1994 Plymouth Colt. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Defender | Colt |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
