2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra 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 303 kg more than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |