2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Toyota Yaris 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. 2008 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 15310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |