2008 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 19 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 3,246 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 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 442 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M3. 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | M3 | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
