2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Lexus LS
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Lexus LS.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2003 Lexus LS (418 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | LS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 84 L |
