2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 596 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |