2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 4 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 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Saab 05-Sep has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Saab 05-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Defender | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2837 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |