2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3947 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 93 L |
