2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Lancia Voyager.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Voyager. 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 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Lancia Voyager 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 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lancia |
| Model | Discovery | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3604 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 283 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |
