2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. 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. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2402 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |