2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
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 Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano 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 487 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
