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 4,511 cc (8 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 1106 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 (420 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 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 | 4015 cc | 4511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.1 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 | 2486 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
