2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 1603 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Silverado | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |