2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 789 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300. 2008 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
| Model | 300 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
