2012 Chrysler Ypsilon vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon and 2012 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon. (68 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Ypsilon | Defender |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 120 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
