1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, 2003 Saturn L is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 643 kg more than 2003 Saturn L.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Saturn L. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Saturn L | |
Make | Land Rover | Saturn |
Model | Discovery | L |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |