2010 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Isuzu D-MAX
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Isuzu D-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Isuzu D-MAX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu D-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu D-MAX should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 860 kg more than 2003 Isuzu D-MAX.
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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Isuzu D-MAX. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Isuzu D-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Isuzu D-MAX | |
Make | Land Rover | Isuzu |
Model | Defender | D-MAX |
Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3060 mm |