2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 673 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2012 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Silverado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
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 | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 129 L |