2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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. 2007 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
