2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 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 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |