2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Yaris 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 890 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Yaris. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (122 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 Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1298 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 980 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |