1952 DKW F 91 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 DKW F 91. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 DKW F 91 would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 DKW F 91. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1952 DKW F 91. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1818 kg more than 1952 DKW F 91. 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 1952 DKW F 91. 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 DKW F 91. (63 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 DKW F 91.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 DKW F 91 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | F 91 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 894 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
