2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2009 Nissan Cube is newer by 4 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Cube. 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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Cube. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Cube. 2009 Nissan Cube 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. 2009 Nissan Cube will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Cube |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |