2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 479 kg more than 2011 Lexus GS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2011 Lexus GS (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 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. 2011 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4826 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 71 L |