2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 475 kg more than 1992 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Corolla. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |