2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS 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 943 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS. 2009 Lexus IS 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. 2009 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Defender | IS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
