2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 3. 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 Mazda 3 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2261 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
