2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Micra. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 46 L |
