2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 6 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 602 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LFA. 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Lexus LFA 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. 2012 Lexus LFA will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | LFA |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1219 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2606 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |