2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus GS 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 515 kg more than 2003 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lexus GS. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus GS. 2003 Lexus GS 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. 2003 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |