2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Azera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Azera (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Azera 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 374 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Azera. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Discovery | Azera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2779 mm |
