2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora (248 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 392 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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, 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Aurora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |