2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | Viano |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |