2002 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 748 kg more than 2002 Infiniti QX4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti QX4. 2002 Infiniti QX4 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. 2002 Infiniti QX4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Infiniti QX4 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | QX4 | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |