2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 407 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1403 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |