2002 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Durango | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Durango | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 399 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |