2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 427 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5669 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |