1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 14 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Vibe |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |