2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1347 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
