2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
