2006 Nissan Note vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Note. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Note would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Note. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Note | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Note | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
