2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dacia Sandero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dacia Sandero would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 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 1375 kg more than 2007 Dacia Sandero.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dacia Sandero. 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Dacia Sandero | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | Discovery | Sandero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |