2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Defender | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2926 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |