2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura EL would be higher. At 2,494 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 1121 kg more than 2000 Acura EL.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura EL. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Acura EL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Discovery | EL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1600 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |