2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (425 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2069 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 93 L |
