2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 229 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |