2007 Proton Gen vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Proton Gen | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Proton | Land Rover |
Model | Gen | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |