2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 536 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
| Model | Tucson | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1976 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
