2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 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 856 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. (150 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |