1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Pontiac Stinger
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Stinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Stinger would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 409 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Stinger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1989 Pontiac Stinger has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Stinger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Pontiac Stinger | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | Stinger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1681 kg |
