2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Volkswagen Concept T
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Concept T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Concept T would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Concept T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 727 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Concept T.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Concept T (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Concept T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Volkswagen Concept T has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Concept T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Volkswagen Concept T | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Concept T |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1331 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 34 L |