2006 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Wrangler and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 218 kg more than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
