2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 871 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |