2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2003 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4511 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |