2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
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 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR Tuscan. 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 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Land Rover | TVR |
Model | Defender | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |