2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 307 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 79 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1472 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 307. 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 Peugeot 307. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 307. 2009 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 307 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |