2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,350 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 950 kg more than 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero. 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 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero has manual transmission. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
Make | Land Rover | SSC |
Model | Discovery | Ultimate Aero |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6350 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 1183 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 1483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1090 mm |