2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 506 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 93 L |
