2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Camry. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 530 kg more than 1982 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Camry. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |