2007 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Terracan.

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 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Terracan 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Hyundai Land Rover
Model Terracan Discovery
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2902 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 0 HP
Torque 345 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.2 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 15.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 93 L


 

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