2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (242 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus GS. (312 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Lexus GS | |
Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
Model | Discovery | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 71 L |