2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | Defender | Dakota |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |