2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus RX (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX 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 593 kg more than 2009 Lexus RX.
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 Lexus RX (840 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX 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 | 2009 Lexus RX | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Defender | RX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 840 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |