1991 Chevrolet APV vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet APV would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 468 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet APV.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet APV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet APV. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet APV. 1991 Chevrolet APV has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet APV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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