2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
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 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 03-Sep 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 470 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Defender | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |