2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Chevrolet Kalos
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Kalos is newer by 2 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 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 1451 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Chevrolet Kalos | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Kalos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1150 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |