2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |
