2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade 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 3,950 cc (8 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 1270 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Charade 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.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Land Rover | Daihatsu |
Model | Discovery | Charade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 36 L |