2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 432 kg more than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2366 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |