1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 577 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen CC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | CC |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2708 mm |