2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2006 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2006 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 Range Rover Sport | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
