1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 824 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
