2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8

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 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1484 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8. 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 2008 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Discovery 2008 Morgan Aero 8
Make Land Rover Morgan
Model Discovery Aero 8
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 4398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 425 Nm 430 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 190 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.6 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2704 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1100 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 70 L


 

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