2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 646 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen AAC.
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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | AAC |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 765 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3310 mm |