2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 5. 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 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
