2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 265 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Aston Martin Land Rover
Model Vanquish Discovery
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 454 HP 0 HP
Torque 542 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 322 km/hour 165 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.7 L/100km 16.7 L/100km


 

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