1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 27 kg more than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover | Defender |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |