1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 1992 Rover 216
To start off, 1992 Rover 216 is newer by 3 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 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 922 kg more than 1992 Rover 216.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Rover 216. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 216. (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 216.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 1992 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Rover | Rover |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | 216 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
