1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Maxima is newer by 6 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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (335 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
