2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra 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 1353 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
