2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 774 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Discovery | Aurora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |