2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2006 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Defender | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |