1991 Holden Apollo vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Apollo 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 17 more horse power than 1991 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 995 kg more than 1991 Holden Apollo. 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 1991 Holden Apollo. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Apollo | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Apollo | Discovery |
Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |