1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 549 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Corvette | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |