2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (277 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Monte Carlo | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3353 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 277 Nm | 312 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |