2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 668 kg more than 2003 Rover 75.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Defender | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1795 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1390 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
