2007 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 1 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 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Nubira | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Nubira | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |