2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada.

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, 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada 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. 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 1993 Oldsmobile Bravada
Make Land Rover Oldsmobile
Model Discovery Bravada
Year Released 2008 1993
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4300 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 158 HP
Torque 300 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2720 mm