2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 GMC Savana

To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 227 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Savana. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2010 GMC Savana
Make Land Rover GMC
Model Discovery Savana
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3950 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 310 HP
Torque 340 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2175 kg 2402 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 117 L


 

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