2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota MRJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota MRJ would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1995 Toyota MRJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota MRJ. 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MRJ.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Defender 1995 Toyota MRJ
Make Land Rover Toyota
Model Defender MRJ
Year Released 2009 1995
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2402 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 85.5 mm
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 1572 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L