2011 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender

To start off, both 2011 Daihatsu Cuore and 2011 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1943 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Cuore.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Daihatsu Cuore 2011 Land Rover Defender
Make Daihatsu Land Rover
Model Cuore Defender
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 998 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 71 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 765 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 24.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 75 L


 

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