2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla 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 885 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Toyota Corolla 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. 2003 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
