2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus LS. 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 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Lexus LS 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. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Lexus LS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | LS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 493 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 84 L |