1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3954 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 | 340 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
