2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
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 Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano 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 305 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Murano. (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 231 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 82 L |
