1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 787 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Camaro | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
