2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 915 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Range Rover | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |