2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Porsche Cayenne (311 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Land Rover | Porsche |
Model | Discovery | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |