2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Rexton.
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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2696 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |