1971 Nissan President vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1103 kg more than 1971 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | President | Defender |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
