2011 Lexus CT vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Lexus CT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus CT (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus CT should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1288 kg more than 2011 Lexus CT.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus CT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus CT | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
| Model | CT | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4321 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
