2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 388 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4164 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |