1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 217 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Camaro | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
