2002 Dodge Razor vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Razor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Razor would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Razor (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Razor should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1573 kg more than 2002 Dodge Razor.

Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Razor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Razor. (312 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Razor.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Dodge Razor 2012 Land Rover Defender
Make Dodge Land Rover
Model Razor Defender
Year Released 2002 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 360 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1135 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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