2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Lexus RX
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus RX 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 265 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX.
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, 2007 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX 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 | 2007 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | RX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 272 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |
