2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus GS. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2992 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 71 L |