2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 3 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 856 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |