2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3507 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1578 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |