2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
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 Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada 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 Armada | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |
