2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Chrysler 300 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. 2013 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chrysler |
| Model | Defender | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 358 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2048 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
