2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 6 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Defender | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
