2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari 599. 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 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Land Rover | Ferrari |
Model | Discovery | 599 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 612 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 105 L |