2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 650 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 406 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
