2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 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 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
Model | Discovery | Vantage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |