2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1994 Rover 100

To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 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) has 122 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. 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 1994 Rover 100. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (90 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1994 Rover 100 has manual transmission. 1994 Rover 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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