2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 690 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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. 2013 Dodge CHARGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | Defender | CHARGER |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |