2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1733 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Parati. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Parati.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Volkswagen Parati | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Discovery | Parati |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2480 mm |