2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Matrix
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 Matrix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Matrix 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 762 kg more than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Matrix. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Matrix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1786 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |