2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 262 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Dodge Ram 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. 2007 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Ram | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2550 mm |
