2000 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 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 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Alero | Defender |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
