2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP) has 199 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS 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 361 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus IS. 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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2011 Lexus IS 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 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 416 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
