2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Chevrolet Epica
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Epica is newer by 4 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 (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Epica (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Epica 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 2010 Chevrolet Epica. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Epica. 2010 Chevrolet Epica 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. 2010 Chevrolet Epica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Chevrolet Epica | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Epica |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 63 L |