2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 357 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Range Rover (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4394 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |