1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 642 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Camaro | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
