2009 Lamborghini Murcielago vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 6,495 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago.
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, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago 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.
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2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Lamborghini | Land Rover |
Model | Murcielago | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6495 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 660 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 340 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |