2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1186 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2013 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2745 mm |
