2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Chevrolet Express 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. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Express | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
