2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1089 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 2010 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Toyota | Land Rover |
| Model | Avalon | Defender |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
