2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 828 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2253 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |