1999 Holden Astra vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 1999 Holden Astra 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra 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 1035 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Astra. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Astra | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |