2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus LS 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 2007 Lexus LS. 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, 2007 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Lexus LS 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. 2007 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Lexus LS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | LS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4608 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 84 L |