2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2013 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 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 89 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 806 kg more than 2013 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Sentra. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
