2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 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 942 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1116 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
