2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
