2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mazda Rustler 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 1225 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mazda Rustler | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | Rustler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1323 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |
