2007 Nissan Micra vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1664 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Micra | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Micra | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
