2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 | 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Defender | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5326 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |