2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Land Rover | Venturi |
Model | Defender | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |