2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Monte Carlo | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |