2003 Infiniti G35 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Infiniti G35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Infiniti G35 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti G35 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1208 kg more than 2003 Infiniti G35.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Infiniti G35. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti G35. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti G35.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti G35 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Infiniti | Land Rover |
Model | G35 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |