2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
