2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 156 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II. 2001 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Mark II |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |