1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2001 Toyota Mark II is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II. 2001 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Mark II |
Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 200 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |