2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 434 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.
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 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Defender | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2745 mm |