2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 1 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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:

2009 Aston Martin DBS 2008 Land Rover Discovery
Make Aston Martin Land Rover
Model DBS Discovery
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5933 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 503 HP 0 HP
Torque 420 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 71.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 307 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.9 L/100km 16.7 L/100km


 

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