2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1769 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 86 L |
