1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 998 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
