2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra 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 2,495 cc, 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 847 kg more than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Discovery | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1353 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |