2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2007 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saab 05-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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Defender | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2290 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |