1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 590 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Caprice | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
