2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 906 kg more than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Murano. 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 @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |