2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 1168 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |