1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 8 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 903 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. 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 2007 Nissan Qashqai. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Qashqai |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |