2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo 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.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Land Rover | Smart |
Model | Discovery | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 33 L |