2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 1117 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Accent 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Hyundai Land Rover
Model Accent Discovery
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 0 HP
Torque 145 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1058 kg 2175 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.4 L/100km 16.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 93 L


 

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