2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 20 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | CR-V | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
