2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo

To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 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 1428 kg more than 2012 Fiat Bravo.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Bravo. 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2012 Fiat Bravo
Make Land Rover Fiat
Model Discovery Bravo
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 1368 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 89 HP
Torque 441 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 179 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 12.5 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 2708 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 57 L


 

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