2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 5 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 461 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Discovery | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5935 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 78 L |
