2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 2009 Porsche Boxster. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2901 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |