2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2012 Pagani Huayra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 580 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Pagani Huayra 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 1358 kg more than 2012 Pagani Huayra.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Pagani Huayra. 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, 2012 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2012 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pagani |
| Model | Defender | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2795 mm |
