2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 483 kg more than 1999 Nissan Serena.
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, 1999 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Serena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
