2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 429 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Stagea |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |