2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 9 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, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 374 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen CC. 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, 2010 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | CC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
