2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 2,495 cc, 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 806 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jeep Compass. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
Model | Discovery | Compass |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 51 L |