1990 Dodge Omni vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Omni. (92 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1990 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Omni. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Dodge Omni | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Omni | Discovery |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |