2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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 893 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
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 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Terracan | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Hyundai | Rover |
Model | Terracan | Land Rover Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |