1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7. 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7 has automatic transmission and 1997 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
Make | Land Rover | Luxgen |
Model | Discovery | Luxgen7 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4845 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1876 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1768 mm |