2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Nubira 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 3,950 cc (8 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 849 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Chevrolet Nubira | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Nubira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |