2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2009 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 407.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 407. 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, 2009 Peugeot 407 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 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 | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 407 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2720 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |