1984 Dodge 600 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge 600 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge 600 (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1984 Dodge 600.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Dodge 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge 600. (228 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge 600.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Dodge 600 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | 600 | Defender |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |