2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 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 935 kg more than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Tigra. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1248 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
