2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP) has 198 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1308 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Discovery 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Land Rover Land Rover
Model Discovery Range Rover Sport
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 4197 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 385 HP
Torque 441 Nm 550 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2708 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 88 L


 

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