2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country 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 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Land Rover | Chrysler |
Model | Defender | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |