2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 692 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rover 75. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2001 Rover 75 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 | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
