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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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 @ 1500 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 | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |