2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 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 85 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | 100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
