2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 Honda CR-V.
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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
