2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
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 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 620 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Nissan Maxima has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 255 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |