2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
