2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 400 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 101 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 224 kg more than 1992 Rover 400. 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 1992 Rover 400. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 400. (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1992 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rover |
| Model | Discovery | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
