Land Rover Defender (classic) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

1990–2016 vs 1990–1995 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Terrano WD21 4,470 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: Defender (classic) 1,035 l, Terrano WD21 450 l.
Lowest consumption: Defender (classic) 10.5 l/100 km, Terrano WD21 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Defender (classic) 83–90 kW, Terrano WD21 73–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Defender (classic) 17 items (Base / Hard Top), Terrano WD21 17 items (SLX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016 · 4 engines · Base / Hard Top, County Station Wagon, XS, AdventureSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Terrano WD211990–1995 · 6 engines · SLX, SGXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016no listings	Nissan Terrano WD211990–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,883 mm–4,599 mm	Length4,365 mm–4,470 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,996 mm–2,035 mm	Height1,705 mm–1,745 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,794 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance215 mm	Ground clearance210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume700 l–1,035 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,785 kg–2,055 kg	Curb weight1,720 kg–1,830 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–79 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–2016	Production years1990–1995
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power83–90 kW (113–122 hp)	Power73–110 kW (99–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–2.5	Displacement (l)2.4–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 300 Tdi	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.7 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h14.7 s · 2.4 TD4	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed145 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsBase / Hard Top · SLX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base / Hard Top	Items in the base trim17 · SLX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Adventure	Items in the top trim25 · SGX
Equipment · Comfort1 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety2 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

Length: Land Rover Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Nissan Terrano WD21 4,470 mm (a 129 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,794 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 1,035 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

The most frugal Land Rover Defender (classic) uses 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 300 Tdi); the most frugal Nissan Terrano WD21 10.5 l/100 km (2.7 TD).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Defender (classic) or Nissan Terrano WD21?

The strongest Land Rover Defender (classic) makes 90 kW (122 hp) (2.5 Td5); the strongest Nissan Terrano WD21 110 kW (150 hp) (3.0 V6).

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