2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 403 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4164 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |