2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Defender | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
