2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 528 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Discovery | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
