2006 Rover 75 vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 17 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 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 707 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.

Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Rover 75. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 2006 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Rover 75 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
Make Rover Rover
Model 75 Land Rover Discovery
Year Released 2006 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 90.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 97 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 148 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 2012 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2550 mm


 

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