2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (260 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 953 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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 (425 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (334 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
