2001 Lada Samara II 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 Lada Samara II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Samara II would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1738 kg more than 2001 Lada Samara II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lada Samara II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Samara II | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Samara II | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |