2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 340 kg more than 2006 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2006 Nissan Xterra (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
