2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis 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 707 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 2003 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1988 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |