2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
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, 2005 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano 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 | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 246 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1795 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
