2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 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 1250 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 206. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 206 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |