2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 244 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Pintara |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1974 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |