1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 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 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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 472 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | E | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3606 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |