2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Saturn LW
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Saturn LW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Saturn LW would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Saturn LW. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1226 kg more than 2000 Saturn LW. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Saturn LW. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn LW. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
| Model | Discovery | LW |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
