90 vs 110

[hoopsnake]

Hi

which is a better vehicle for weekend offroad use 90 or 110? What are the advantages or disadvantages ? I'm looking to buy a td5 defender and cannot decide between a 90 and 110 .

thanks hoopsnake

[Psimpson7]

What sort of offroading?

Severe creek runs and the like = 90
desert crossings = 110

[hoopsnake]

I'm going to be doing more severe offroading e.g rocky , rutted tracks .

[KarlB]

Also the obvious number of passangers (D90 not great for wife and three kids). Also are you touring/camping. The later doesn't preclude a D90 but you need to be mindful you can't take the kitchen sink with you as you can not overflow into second row seats. However, the rear load space in both the D90 and D110 is nearly the same area with (if I recall correctly) the D90 slightly larger, though we are talking only a few centemetres.

Cheers
KarlB

[hoopsnake]

passenger space is not needed as it will only be me and the dog . I am after the more capable vehicle , i have not driven either offroad ! I currently have a ford ranger which i'm finding isn't capable enough :( . The guys i go with have swb patrol and a jeep wrangler .

[JDNSW]

As far as offroad ability goes, the 90 quite clearly wins, with better breakover and departure angles, and lighter weight (and better power/weight).

But the 90 is limited to two occupants where the 110 can carry from five to nine depending on model. And, although forty years ago short wheelbase four wheel drives were common, Australians have, since then, become accustomed to offroading with all modern conveniences, so that the extra space in lwb versions has become pretty much essential. Witness the problems Landrover Australia has had in selling a viable number of 90s. And a similar story for the other full size four wheel drives.

John

[one_iota]

The 90 will be the go.

The shorter wheel base is good in tight spaces.

And they are cool.:)

[Psimpson7]

Get the 90. If you really just want sheer ability for playing, and can justify a 90, you would most likely regret buying a 110.

And as One Iota mentions they are far cooler... and in all honesty that matters a lot :)

Shame your not in se qld as I could have taken you out for a spin in mine.

[hoopsnake]

thank you guys i think you have answer my question ! Now the next task to find a 90:D

[spudboy]

Hmmmm - I may be able to help you :p

What sort of coin are you looking to put down?

[VladTepes]

The answer is 130.... well, OK not really.

Try going up or down a STEEP hill in a 90 and then a 110. Beleive me you'll be far more terrified in the 90. (well, i was - seemed as if it would roll back over itself).

[disco2hse]

Beleive me you'll be far more terrified in the 90.

Some call that excitement.

:wheelchair:

:wasntme::angel:

[Didge]

90 in action :) oops you'll probably need flv player to watch it - worth it though:(

[Didge]

I think a link to this was posted earlier but here's the vid again

[frantic]

If you get a 90 to go play against wrangler/patrol SWB install Hytuff(listed on this site ) rear driveshafts and either rovercraft(lucky 8 in the us) or ashcroft front driveshafts / CV's with a locker at each end to make it unstoppable. Maybe a gwyn lewis challenge suspension kit if you want to go harder.;)
Lucky8 Llc. - Take the road less traveled... (http://www.lucky8llc.com/Index.asp)

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/

http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/page56a.html

[incisor]

The answer is 130.... well, OK not really.

Try going up or down a STEEP hill in a 90 and then a 110. Beleive me you'll be far more terrified in the 90. (well, i was - seemed as if it would roll back over itself).
it thought they would roll on their side when you are in them :p