2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Maxima (261 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2004 Nissan Maxima (347 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |