2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
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 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Captiva 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 370 kg more than 2007 Holden Captiva.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Captiva 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 | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Discovery | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |