1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 22 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |