2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Charger. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | Discovery | Charger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 470 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |