2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
