2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 345 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
