2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Microbus 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 53 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Discovery | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
