1991 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Lumina | Discovery |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |