2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 483 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2229 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |