2002 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. 2002 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Intrepid | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Intrepid | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |