2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Aston Martin V12. 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V12 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |