2000 Lada Samara II 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 Lada Samara II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Samara II would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1228 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lada Samara II. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Lada Samara II has manual transmission. 2000 Lada Samara II 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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Samara II | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Lada | Land Rover |
Model | Samara II | Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |