2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Quest. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
