2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1264 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Discovery | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |