2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra is newer by 3 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |