2004 Dodge Sprinter 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 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 148 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Sprinter | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2620 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4020 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
