2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 268 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |