2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO 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 842 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Marcos TSO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Marcos | Rover |
| Model | TSO | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
