2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 342 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 309 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1716 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |