2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 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 1658 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Panda | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |