2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 267 kg more than 1997 Lexus LS.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus LS. (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
