2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo 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 72 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Echo. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 675 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo. 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 2003 Toyota Echo. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo. 2003 Toyota Echo 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. 2003 Toyota Echo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Echo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
