2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
