2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 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 2,495 cc, 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 1220 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Grande Punto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 93 L |
