2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1447 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Express | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |