2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Discovery and 2009 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 407. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 910 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 407. 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 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 Peugeot 407 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Peugeot 407 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. 2009 Peugeot 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Discovery | 407 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1798 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 | 16 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |