2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 56 L |