2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 733 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |