2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 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 845 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Land Rover | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Discovery | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1368 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
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 | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |