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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 611 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, 2004 Toyota Camry (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Toyota Camry 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. 2004 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3298 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2730 mm |
