2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1928 mm |
