2010 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. Both 2010 Land Rover Defender and 2011 Land Rover Defender are equipped with a 2,402 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 360 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Defender |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
