2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara 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 1328 kg more than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Solara. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Solara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |