2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
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 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Discovery | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 698 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |