1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 22 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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 605 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | Cruze |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2685 mm |