2009 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Coupe 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 683 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Coupe.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Coupe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Coupe | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Coupe | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |