2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Nubira | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
