1992 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Jeep Wrangler.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
