2006 Chrysler Neon vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Neon would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Neon (131 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Neon.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Neon. (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Neon. 2006 Chrysler Neon has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Neon | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Neon | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |