1996 Dodge Avenger vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Avenger (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1338 kg more than 1996 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Avenger. (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Avenger | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Avenger | Defender |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
