1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 24 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 22 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Land Rover Discovery | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2989 mm |
