2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2011 Fiat Grande Punto 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 910 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto 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 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |