2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Discovery | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 119 L |
