2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 674 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Silverado | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 506 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2874 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 93 L |