2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 365 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |