1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 379 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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, 2006 Subaru Forester (320 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester 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 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | Forester |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
