2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. 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 2008 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Discovery | 75 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |