2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 5 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 458 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Orlando. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Defender | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2384 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1600 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
