2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 216 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |
