2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Saturn ION
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 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 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 871 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Saturn ION. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Saturn ION | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Discovery | ION |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 49 L |