2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Maybach 57. 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maybach |
Model | Discovery | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 544 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 110 L |