2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender and 2007 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep 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 592 kg more than 2007 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saab |
| Model | Defender | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |
