2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 412 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Defender | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 563 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
