2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,946 cc, 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 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 799 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 407 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |