2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX is newer by 4 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 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX 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 48 kg more than 2013 Infiniti QX.
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, 2013 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti QX has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti QX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Infiniti |
| Model | Discovery | QX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3075 mm |
