2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4367 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 104 L |