2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 892 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Camaro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |