2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 559 kg more than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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 | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chrysler |
| Model | Defender | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |
