2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac STS. 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 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | STS | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |
