2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 511 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan. (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2840 mm |