2007 Infiniti G35 vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Infiniti G35 (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti G35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Infiniti G35 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti G35 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti G35 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | G35 | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 363 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |