2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 161 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 855 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2006 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 206 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 47 L |