2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 1248 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II. 2005 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Mark II |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |