2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Proton Tiara
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Proton Tiara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Proton Tiara 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 1999 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 Proton Tiara. 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 1999 Proton Tiara. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Land Rover | Proton |
| Model | Discovery | Tiara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
