2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 731 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2005 Nissan 350Z
Make Land Rover Nissan
Model Discovery 350Z
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 3491 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 287 HP
Torque 300 Nm 354 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 10.3:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1469 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 76 L


 

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