2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 9 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra 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 104 kg more than 2010 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Xterra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4000 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 | 341 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |