2001 Cadillac Vizon vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Vizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Vizon would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Vizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Vizon (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Vizon 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 494 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Vizon.
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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Vizon. (407 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Vizon. 2001 Cadillac Vizon has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Vizon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Vizon | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Vizon | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
