2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan C 52. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan C 52 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1999 Nissan C 52 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan C 52 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | C 52 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 1 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
