2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA 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 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus LFA. 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 LFA (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Lexus LFA has manual transmission. 2011 Lexus LFA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | LFA |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4805 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4505 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2605 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |