2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
