2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 207 is newer by 3 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 3,950 cc (8 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 944 kg more than 2011 Peugeot 207.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 207. 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 207. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 207 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |