2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 Nissan Titan 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. 2013 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 313 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 106 L |
