2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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 IS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 600 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus IS. 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 IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 Lexus IS 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 IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 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 | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |