2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 52 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Nitro | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
