2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2006 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Toyota Avalon 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. 2006 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Avalon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1355 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |