2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 1265 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 (300 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (255 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Panda 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Panda Discovery
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 0 HP
Torque 255 Nm 300 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 15.3 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 935 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 93 L


 

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