2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 878 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. 2002 Pontiac Aztek 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. 2002 Pontiac Aztek will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Pontiac Aztek | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Aztek |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 176 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 69 L |