2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
