2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2012 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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 1002 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Land Rover | Jeep |
Model | Discovery | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1826 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2423 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |