2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 793 kg more than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Defender | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |