2002 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Astro | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Astro | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |