2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
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 Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4700 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |