1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 116 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Quest |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |