2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan Sunny. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
