2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Infiniti I
To start off, 2003 Infiniti I is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti I (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti I 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 508 kg more than 2003 Infiniti I.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Infiniti I. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti I. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti I.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Infiniti I | |
| Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
| Model | Discovery | I |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
