2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
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 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 1050 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Discovery | Neon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |