2002 Lada 111 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada 111 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2002 Lada 111.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lada 111. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 111. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada 111 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lada | Land Rover |
| Model | 111 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 93 L |
