2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
