2001 Toyota Supra vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 1768 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Supra | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Supra | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2708 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |