2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota MR2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
