2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Caravan | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |