2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Tundra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
Model | Tundra | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |