2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Sentra (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Sentra 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 827 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Sentra. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4625 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |