2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 264 kg more than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
Model | Discovery | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |