2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Coupe. 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 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 400 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |