2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 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 1170 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat 500. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 35 L |