2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Saturn SC

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 Saturn SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn SC would be higher. At 2,495 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 1130 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Saturn SC. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC. 2000 Saturn SC 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. 2000 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2000 Saturn SC
Make Land Rover Saturn
Model Discovery SC
Year Released 2008 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1901 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 122 HP
Torque 300 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm