2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 126 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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. 2013 Dodge CHARGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
| Model | Defender | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
