2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Defender | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2553 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3396 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 136 L |
