2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 3 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
Model | Discovery | Virage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5900 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 490 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1288 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |