2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Terrano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |