1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1987 Zastava Yugo
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Zastava Yugo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (124 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1987 Zastava Yugo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Zastava |
| Model | Discovery | Yugo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
