2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 898 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
