2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos 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 2,495 cc, 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 1315 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Atos. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Atos has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Atos 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
| Model | Discovery | Atos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1086 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 35 L |
