2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 295 kg more than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
