2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 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 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Defender | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3628 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 105 L |