1994 Chevrolet APV vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet APV would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet APV. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet APV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 585 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet APV. 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 1994 Chevrolet APV. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet APV. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet APV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet APV | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | APV | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
