2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Equinox | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |
