2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 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 914 kg more than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Xterra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |