2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Matrix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Matrix would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Matrix (123 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Matrix 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 710 kg more than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (161 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Matrix |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |