2011 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4367 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 75 L |
