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 2,720 cc (6 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 1435 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 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 Chevrolet Sonic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | 2720 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 46 L |