2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 785 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Altima. 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3505 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
