2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,495 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 1037 kg more than 1995 Nissan Almera.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Almera. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Almera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1392 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
