2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 688 kg more than 2001 Nissan Almera.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Almera. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Almera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1770 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |