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 2,720 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 1394 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (202 Nm @ 4750 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 | 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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |