2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 665 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Alero |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3343 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |