2006 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Ram | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 93 L |