2001 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 956 kg more than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Isuzu VehiCross. 2001 Isuzu VehiCross has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Isuzu VehiCross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Isuzu VehiCross | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
Model | VehiCross | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |