2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Proton Perdana
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 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 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 1249 kg more than 2002 Proton Perdana.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Proton Perdana. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Land Rover | Proton |
Model | Discovery | Perdana |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 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 | 2494 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |