2000 GMC Jimmy vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 GMC Jimmy.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 GMC Jimmy. 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, 2000 GMC Jimmy (340 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 GMC Jimmy has manual transmission. 2000 GMC Jimmy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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