1989 Eagle Summit vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Eagle Summit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Summit | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Eagle | Land Rover |
| Model | Summit | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
