2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 612 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5740 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |