2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 6 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 323 kg more than 2011 Ferrari California.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari California. 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Ferrari California | |
Make | Land Rover | Ferrari |
Model | Defender | California |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4300 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 460 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |