2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,720 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 1154 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |