2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | 300 | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |