2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Durango | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |