2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (249 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 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 (425 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
| Model | Discovery | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
