2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 863 kg more than 1993 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Xedos 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Xedos |
| Model | Discovery | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
