2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 11 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Infiniti EX. 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX 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 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
| Model | Discovery | EX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2799 mm |
