2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
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. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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 1308 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 104 L |
