1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 10 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, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 523 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 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) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
