2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 275 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 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Discovery | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
