2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest 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 355 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |