1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 1991 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Century 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 212 kg more than 1991 Toyota Century.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Toyota Century. 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, 1991 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 1991 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 1991 Toyota Century | |
Make | Rover | Toyota |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |