2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 862 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (216 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C4 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |