2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 93 L |
