2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 16 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty 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 145 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jeep | Rover |
| Model | Liberty | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
