1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Musso is newer by 14 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso 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 82 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Musso.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 SsangYong Musso (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | Musso |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
