2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 717 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lexus IS. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS. 2001 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |