1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2001 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 338 kg more than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Terrano II. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Terrano II.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Terrano II |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |