2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 528 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada 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 | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5555 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |