2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest 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 2011 Nissan Quest.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Quest. 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Quest |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2032 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |