2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M 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 989 kg more than 2010 Infiniti M.
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, 2010 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
Model | Discovery | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2718 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 456 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |