2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 349 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Venza. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Venza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |