2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius V (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius V should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Prius V. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Prius V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |