1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1984 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Subaru Coupe. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Coupe.
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1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | Coupe |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |