2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Rover 400 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 71 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 400. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Rover 400 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
