2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 296 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Patrol |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |