2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 497 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1703 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |
