2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2008 Nissan Versa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Versa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (173 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Versa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
