2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2012 Dacia Sandero 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 1089 kg more than 2012 Dacia Sandero.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Sandero. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Sandero. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Sandero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dacia |
| Model | Discovery | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
