2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
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 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 03-Sep would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-Sep 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 2005 Saab 03-Sep. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. 2005 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Defender | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |