2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |