2001 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Ram (235 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 894 kg more than 2001 Dodge Ram.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Ram | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
