2008 Toyota Hilux vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Hilux | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Hilux | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
