2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Bentley Continental. 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 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 Bentley Continental 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 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
Model | Discovery | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 631 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 800 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1393 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |