2008 Rover 75 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1233 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Rover | Land Rover |
Model | 75 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |