2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Smart Roadster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart Roadster. 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 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Discovery | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 35 L |