2003 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Hyundai Accent. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Accent | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
