2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 960 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1786 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |