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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 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 | 3350 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |