2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 03-Sep (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 846 kg more than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
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 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Defender | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |