2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |