2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 749 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Defender | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |