2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Mahindra Scorpio 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 302 kg more than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mahindra Scorpio. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2006 Mahindra Scorpio 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 | 2006 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
| Model | Discovery | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
