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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 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.
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 | 3950 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |