2011 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DART (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1269 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge DART. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Dodge DART | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
| Model | Defender | DART |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
