2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 166 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |