2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo 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 1060 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Indigo. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tata |
| Model | Discovery | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1405 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |
