2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 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 649 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |