2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1982 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | LR2 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
