2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 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 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 542 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2491 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
