2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
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 Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Highlander. 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, both vehicles can yield 301 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3310 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |