2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 498 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Supra. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Supra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |