2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan X-Trail. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1600 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
