2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 14 more horse power than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 878 kg more than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 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. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Luxgen |
| Model | Discovery | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1768 mm |
