2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Lexus ES
To start off, 2012 Lexus ES is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 482 kg more than 2012 Lexus ES.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus ES. 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, 2012 Lexus ES (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Lexus ES 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. 2012 Lexus ES will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Lexus ES | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | ES |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3500 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |