2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Optra and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.

Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Optra. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Optra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Optra 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make Chevrolet Land Rover
Model Optra Discovery
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 187 HP
Torque 151 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Top Speed 187 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 82 L


 

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