2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Opel Combo
To start off, 2012 Opel Combo 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Combo. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Combo 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 Opel Combo | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Combo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |