2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2011 Dacia Logan 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 2,495 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 1035 kg more than 2011 Dacia Logan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dacia Logan. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Logan 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 | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
Model | Discovery | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |