1997 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Infiniti QX4.
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, 1997 Infiniti QX4 (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
| Model | QX4 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
