2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Grand Am |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3392 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |