1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 14 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 473 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Maxima |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |