2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 708 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 424 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |