2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 178 kg more than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE.
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 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
Model | Defender | F-TYPE |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2909 mm |