2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Lexus RX is newer by 3 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 247 kg more than 2009 Lexus RX.
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, 2009 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Lexus RX 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. 2009 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Lexus RX | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | RX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3456 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 273 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |