2007 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Kalos 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 1165 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Kalos has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Kalos 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Kalos Discovery
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1150 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 0 HP
Torque 105 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 157 km/hour 152 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.7 seconds 15.3 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 93 L


 

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