2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Infiniti M.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti M. 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Infiniti M 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. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
Model | Defender | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3496 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1719 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |