2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
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 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |