2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 5 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 787 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Cube. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Cube |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
