2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 958 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Monte Carlo | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |