2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 645 kg more than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Quest | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2063 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1854 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
