1996 Nissan Cefiro vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Cefiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Cefiro would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1278 kg more than 1996 Nissan Cefiro.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Cefiro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Nissan Cefiro | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
Model | Cefiro | Defender |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |