2011 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 676 kg more than 2009 Nissan Navara.
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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Navara |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
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 | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |