1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2008 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 381 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 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
