2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Charger | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |