2001 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (222 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. (407 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Range Rover | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
