2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Land Rover Mazda
Model Discovery MX-5 Miata
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1997 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 167 HP
Torque 300 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 48 L


 

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