2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 899 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Sonic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 46 L |