2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 777 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
