2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4394 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
