2003 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 787 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Vibe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Pontiac Vibe | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Pontiac | Rover |
Model | Vibe | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |