1995 Toyota Lexcen vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Lexcen | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Lexcen | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
