1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 207. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 207 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
