2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Discovery and 2009 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 207. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1412 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Peugeot 207. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 207. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 207 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
