2003 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 547 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chrysler Sebring 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make Chrysler Land Rover
Model Sebring Discovery
Year Released 2003 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 425 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 2082 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 86 L


 

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