2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 454 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V. 2013 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Defender | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |