1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 710 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |