2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Land Rover | Proton |
Model | Defender | Gen |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |