1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 859 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
