2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Lexus GX
To start off, 2010 Lexus GX is newer by 2 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GX weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2010 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Discovery | GX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 87 L |
