2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda 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 1210 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda.
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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 20 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 30 L |