2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Hyundai Matrix
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Matrix is newer by 2 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 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 735 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Matrix.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Matrix. 2007 Hyundai Matrix 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. 2007 Hyundai Matrix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Hyundai Matrix | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Defender | Matrix |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1599 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |