2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
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 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saab 03-Sep would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 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 690 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 03-Sep. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Land Rover | Saab |
Model | Discovery | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |