2011 Nissan Rogue vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Rogue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Rogue | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
Model | Rogue | Defender |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4656 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |