2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 787 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Lexcen |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |