2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 659 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 2000 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Defender | Sonata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |