2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 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. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Defender | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1633 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
