2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Stilo 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 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 1025 kg more than 2008 Fiat Stilo.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Stilo. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (255 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 Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Stilo 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Stilo Discovery
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 68 HP 0 HP
Torque 255 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 187 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 12.8 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 1150 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 3550 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 93 L


 

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