2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry 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 647 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Camry. 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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Defender 2004 Toyota Camry
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Defender Camry
Year Released 2008 2004
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 157 HP
Torque 301 Nm 220 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 96 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2117 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 70 L


 

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