2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. 2006 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |