2007 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Wrangler | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
