2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 231 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.2 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |