1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 3 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 462 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |