2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 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 169 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Defender | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |