2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1352 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Highlander | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
