2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Saab 9000
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 2005 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Saab 9000. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Saab 9000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 9000. 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 (320 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 9000. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Defender | 9000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2288 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1585 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |
