2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |
