2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Neon 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 802 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Neon. 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, 2005 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Neon | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Neon | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |