2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 142 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V12 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |