2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 166 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Traverse |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5173 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |