2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram 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 434 kg more than 2003 Dodge Ram.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Ram. 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
