2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 40 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Ducato | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3950 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4040 mm | 2550 mm |