1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | 88 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2890 mm |
