1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 17 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4. 2011 Toyota RAV4 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. 2011 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 179 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 233 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 | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2659 mm |
