2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Silverado | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
