2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1243 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Stratus | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
