2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Rover 75
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 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 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 615 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 75. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Discovery | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1951 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |