2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 846 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Discovery | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |