2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 514 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Defender 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model Defender Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 4197 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 385 HP
Torque 300 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 2572 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 88 L


 

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