2005 Lexus GS vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2005 Lexus GS and 2005 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (275 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus GS. 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 Lexus GS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus GS | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Lexus | Land Rover |
Model | GS | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |