2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 474 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Toyota Avalon 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. 2007 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avalon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 269 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |