2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Toyota HMV

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 Toyota HMV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota HMV would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota HMV (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota HMV 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 374 kg more than 2001 Toyota HMV.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota HMV. 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) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota HMV. (280 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota HMV. 2001 Toyota HMV 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 Toyota HMV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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