2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 297 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Nissan Patrol 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. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4759 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 135 L |
