2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
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 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | GranSport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |