2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
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 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 526 kg more than 2005 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2005 Saab 05-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Discovery | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2958 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 174 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |