2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 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 4,394 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 23 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (272 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Audi Q7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
