2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Defender | 75 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
