2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 957 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen.
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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. 1997 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Rasheen |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |