2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1293 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
Model | Spider | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |