2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1304 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
Model | Discovery | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 550 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |