2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Fiat 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 1255 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Punto | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |