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 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 301 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Armada (522 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 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 | 3950 cc | 5555 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 | 341 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |
