2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 98 L |
