2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur 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 363 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. 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 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Discovery | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2188 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |