2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
