2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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 706 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 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 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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 Genesis Coupe
Make Land Rover Hyundai
Model Discovery Genesis Coupe
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2000 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 210 HP
Torque 300 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1494 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 65 L


 

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