2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 978 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Spyder. 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 Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder 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 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | Spyder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |