2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 839 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daewoo Nubira. (181 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Daewoo Nubira | |
| Make | Land Rover | Daewoo |
| Model | Discovery | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
