2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster 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 1508 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster.
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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | Discovery | Duster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |