2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Maxima 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 772 kg more than 1997 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Maxima. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Maxima. (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Maxima |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |