2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 579 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
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2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Sonata | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |