2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny 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 1110 kg more than 1994 Nissan Sunny.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan Sunny. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 1994 Nissan Sunny
Make Land Rover Nissan
Model Discovery Sunny
Year Released 2008 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1973 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 75 HP
Torque 300 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2540 mm