2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Microbus 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 48 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 398 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
