2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 1113 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Accent. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Discovery | Accent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4369 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 43 L |