2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 589 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Nissan Altima 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Nissan Land Rover
Model Altima Discovery
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 cc 3947 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1469 kg 2058 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2550 mm


 

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