2007 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | LS | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
