2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 690 kg more than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Discovery | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |