2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Lexus GX.
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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus GX 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 | 2008 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | GX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
