2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 482 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Express | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
