1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Plymouth Laser
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Laser would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 813 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Plymouth Laser | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Discovery | Laser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |