2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Nissan Sunny. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
