2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2003 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Xedos |
| Model | Discovery | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
