2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 204 kg more than 2010 Audi Q7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Audi |
| Model | Discovery | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
