2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2010 Dodge Journey 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 212 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Journey. 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | Defender | Journey |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1843 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |