2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Defender 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model Defender Defender
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 2401 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 2229 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 75 L


 

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