2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 555 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS. 2009 Lexus GS 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. 2009 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 246 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.2 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 | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 71 L |