2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2009 Holden Cruze is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Holden Cruze. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Cruze.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Holden Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Cruze. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Cruze. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Discovery | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
