2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Peugeot 307

To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 307. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 798 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 307.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Discovery 2004 Peugeot 307
Make Land Rover Peugeot
Model Discovery 307
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3947 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2620 mm


 

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