2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 2 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 366 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3275 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1692 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
