2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Vue. 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, 2006 Saturn Vue (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Saturn Vue 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. 2006 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Defender | Vue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
