2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 457 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
