1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 208 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |