2008 Infiniti G35 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Infiniti G35 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti G35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti G35 (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti G35 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 762 kg more than 2008 Infiniti G35.

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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti G35. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti G35.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Infiniti G35 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make Infiniti Land Rover
Model G35 Discovery
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 306 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 2082 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 82 L


 

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