2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
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 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Bora 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 1005 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. 2002 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
