2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Nissan Navara.
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, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Nissan Navara 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. 2008 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Navara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2488 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2032 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |