2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Magnum and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Dodge Magnum.
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, 2008 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Dodge Magnum has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Magnum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Magnum | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
