2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Land Rover | Smart |
| Model | Discovery | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1820 mm |
