2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Lexus ES
To start off, 2010 Lexus ES is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus ES (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus ES 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 420 kg more than 2010 Lexus ES.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lexus ES. 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, 2010 Lexus ES (344 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Lexus ES 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. 2010 Lexus ES will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Defender | ES |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
