2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
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 Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 728 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna. 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 328 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |