2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 308 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Silverado | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 458 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |