2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 4 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 (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | NP300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |