2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4
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 RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota RAV4 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. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 93 kg more than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
