1999 Acura SLX vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 1999 Acura SLX and 1999 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura SLX (225 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX 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 445 kg more than 1999 Acura SLX.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura SLX. 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 (340 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura SLX. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura SLX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura SLX | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | SLX | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2550 mm |