2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 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 577 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lexus IS. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |