2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 576 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Discovery | Intrigue |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3791 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1624 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |