2008 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1253 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lexus GS (460 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | GS | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
