2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 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 747 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |