1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 728 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Corvette | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
