2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 914 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Corvette Discovery
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6162 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 430 HP 0 HP
Torque 575 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 93 L


 

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