2008 Isuzu I-350 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Isuzu I-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Isuzu I-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Isuzu I-350 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Isuzu I-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2008 Isuzu I-350 (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Isuzu I-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Isuzu I-350 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Isuzu I-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Isuzu I-350 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
Model | I-350 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |