2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 188 kg more than 2002 Nissan Terrano II.
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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2956 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
