2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 921 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Discovery | Toronado |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |