2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 165 kg more than 1994 Nissan President.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |