2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 730 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Pickup. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Pickup |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |