1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 898 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
